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Cardamom vs. Marjoram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cardamom and Marjoram different?

  • Cardamom is higher in Manganese, and Zinc, however, Marjoram is richer in Iron, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cardamom is 981% higher.
  • Cardamom contains 2 times more Zinc than Marjoram. While Cardamom contains 7.47mg of Zinc, Marjoram contains only 3.6mg.

Spices, cardamom and Spices, marjoram, dried are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 247% 597% 134% 3102% 378% 98% 131% 10% 709% 25%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +415.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +419.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36%
Contains more IronIron +492.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +195.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 171% 484% 34% 0% 72% 73% 77% 0% 275% 0% 1554% 206% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +417.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
13% 7% 61% 8% 12%
Protein: 12.66 g
Fats: 7.04 g
Carbs: 60.56 g
Water: 7.64 g
Other: 12.1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.7%
Contains more OtherOther +109%
~equal in Fats ~7.04g
~equal in Water ~7.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 g
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.405 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +924.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.94g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cardamom Marjoram
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Marjoram Opinion
Calories 311kcal 271kcal Cardamom
Protein 10.76g 12.66g Marjoram
Fats 6.7g 7.04g Marjoram
Vitamin C 21mg 51.4mg Marjoram
Net carbs 40.47g 20.26g Cardamom
Carbs 68.47g 60.56g Cardamom
Magnesium 229mg 346mg Marjoram
Calcium 383mg 1990mg Marjoram
Potassium 1119mg 1522mg Marjoram
Iron 13.97mg 82.71mg Marjoram
Sugar 4.09g Cardamom
Fiber 28g 40.3g Marjoram
Copper 0.383mg 1.133mg Marjoram
Zinc 7.47mg 3.6mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 178mg 306mg Marjoram
Sodium 18mg 77mg Cardamom
Vitamin A 0IU 8068IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 403µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg Marjoram
Manganese 28mg 5.433mg Cardamom
Selenium 4.5µg Marjoram
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.289mg Marjoram
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.316mg Marjoram
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 4.12mg Marjoram
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 1.19mg Marjoram
Vitamin K 621.7µg Marjoram
Folate 274µg Marjoram
Choline 43.6mg Marjoram
Saturated Fat 0.68g 0.529g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g 0.94g Marjoram
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 4.405g Marjoram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cardamom Marjoram
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Cardamom
228%
Marjoram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
543%
Marjoram

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.151g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marjoram
Marjoram is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marjoram
Marjoram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marjoram
Marjoram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/nutrients
  2. Marjoram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170928/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.